Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Corte Madera, CA
Air duct cleaning in Corte Madera typically runs $390 – $640 for a standard single-system home, and the work usually takes 3 to 5 hours from setup to final walkthrough. Homes here sit in a marine-influenced microclimate where fog, salt air, and persistent moderate humidity push fine particulate into ductwork faster than inland Marin. Add in the mix of 1960s – 1970s ranchers and newer hillside builds, and Corte Madera jobs frequently involve longer flex-duct runs, tighter attic access, and return-side buildup that needs a professional-grade rotary brush rather than a quick vacuum pass. Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning handles all three core services in Corte Madera from initial inspection to final before-and-after photo documentation, and you can reach us anytime at (737) 727-2314.
Why Corte Madera Homes Are Different
Corte Madera sits at the base of the Corte Madera Ridge, where morning fog rolls in off Richardson Bay and burns off by early afternoon. That daily moisture cycle does two things to ductwork: it keeps fine debris slightly damp and sticky, so it clings to duct walls instead of blowing through, and it accelerates the kind of biological growth that makes musty odors noticeable within a year or two of the last cleaning. Homes along Tamalpais Drive, near the Village at Corte Madera, and up in the Chapman Park area all deal with this, but hillside properties above Paradise Drive feel it most because their duct runs are longer and more exposed to temperature swings.
Housing stock matters too. Many original Corte Madera homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s, and plenty have had additions and remodels layered on since. That means return-air paths are often undersized relative to the systems now serving them, which pulls more dust from inside wall cavities and makes filter loading faster. We also see a lot of downflow furnaces in closet installs and package units tucked into crawlspaces, both of which demand containment and negative-pressure extraction, not just agitation. For our Corte Madera customers, that means the Rotobrush brush system paired with Nikro HEPA vacuum extraction, not a truck-mounted shop-vac shortcut.
Our Main Corte Madera Services
The two services Corte Madera homeowners call about most are Air Duct Cleaning in Corte Madera and Dryer Vent Cleaning in Corte Madera, but full HVAC Cleaning in Corte Madera is the right starting point when the system hasn’t been opened up in years.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Corte Madera
Laundry rooms in Corte Madera tend to sit on the same floor as living space, often against an exterior wall with a short, straight vent run, which is good. What catches people off guard is the humidifier effect of coastal air: lint that would stay dry and fluffy inland turns slightly tacky here, then bakes against vent walls over successive cycles. We remove that buildup with a rotary brush, then verify airflow with a digital manometer. Homes off Madera Boulevard and in the Christmas Tree Hill area run into this every year. Read the full details on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Corte Madera page, and call (737) 727-2314 to book a written-price visit.

Air Duct Cleaning in Corte Madera
Most Corte Madera systems have supply and return registers on every floor, and the return side is where we see the heaviest accumulation because that’s the side pulling unfiltered air from the house. The work involves brushing the full interior of each duct run under negative pressure, cleaning the plenum, and replacing or cleaning the filter. The real variable is access: older Corte Madera attics with low clearance and original flex duct can add labor time, while newer homes around the Village are more straightforward. We cover all neighborhoods, from the flats near the Larkspur line to the hills above Casa Buena. See the step-by-step and current pricing on our Air Duct Cleaning in Corte Madera page.

HVAC Cleaning in Corte Madera
When a Corte Madera furnace or AC has gone five or more years without being opened, the blower wheel, evaporator coil, and plenum box are usually carrying the real obstruction, not the ducts alone. A full HVAC clean in Corte Madera covers those components plus the supply and return registers, the filter housing, and the duct runs themselves. We then run the system and record static pressure and airflow at the register. That’s the difference between getting your ducts cleaned and actually solving the dust and odor problem. Book the full scope through our HVAC Cleaning in Corte Madera page, or call (737) 727-2314 and a live person will get you scheduled.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Corte Madera
Our Corte Madera crews work on systems from every major manufacturer, including Honeywell filtration setups and Aprilaire media cabinets installed in newer Corte Madera builds. We stock common Aprilaire media filters and Honeywell electronic air cleaner cells on the truck, so most Corte Madera jobs finish without a follow-up parts run. See our brands for the full breakdown of what we service.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Corte Madera, CA
| Service | Typical range in Corte Madera |
|---|---|
| Standard single-system air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390 – $640 |
| Air duct cleaning with sanitizing treatment | $680 – $980 |
| Air duct cleaning with UV purifier installation | $1,100 – $1,690 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard 5 – 15 ft run) | $150 – $280 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run, 15+ ft) | $260 – $450 |
| Dryer vent cleaning with booster fan check | $200 – $380 |
| Full HVAC cleaning (blower, coil, plenum, registers, full duct run) | $550 – $1,000 |
| HVAC cleaning with Aprilaire filter upgrade | $800 – $1,300 |
| Return-side duct replacement (per run) | $420 – $980 |
| Dryer vent rework or replacement (per project) | $380 – $890 |
What pushes a Corte Madera job toward the higher end is usually the same thing that makes the local homes charming: older ductwork in tight attics, long flex runs up a hillside, or multiple additions that left the return path undersized. Every price on this table is a whole-system price, not a teaser: we hand you a written quote before any work starts, and that number is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Corte Madera
We cover the entire town, from the flats near the Corte Madera Town Center up the west side of 101 into the hills. Response across the whole Corte Madera area typically runs 1 to 3 business days for scheduled air duct and HVAC cleanings, with dryer vent jobs often fitting in sooner.
- Chapman Park
- Christmas Tree Hill
- Madera Gardens
- Casa Buena
- The Village at Corte Madera area
Service Area – Cities Near Corte Madera
We regularly book jobs in Larkspur, CA, Mill Valley, CA, Kentfield, CA, and San Rafael, CA, and the same upfront written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply at every address. If you’re just over the border in one of those towns, call (737) 727-2314 and we’ll confirm the next available Corte Madera-area appointment.
Serving Corte Madera, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Corte Madera area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Corte Madera
Most Corte Madera air duct and HVAC cleaning jobs are scheduled within 1 to 3 business days. Dryer vent cleanings can often be slotted in sooner because they are shorter jobs. Call (737) 727-2314 and a live person will give you the next real opening for your side of town.
Most Corte Madera HOAs only regulate exterior changes, so interior duct cleaning does not require approval. If your ducts run through a shared wall or you are in a townhome community, we can provide a written scope of work for your HOA file. Call (737) 727-2314 and we will walk you through it.
Yes. We bring compact equipment and roof or crawlspace access gear sized for steep driveways and tight attic entries. Hillside access may add a small amount of labor time, which is reflected in your written quote before work starts, not as a surprise afterward. Call (737) 727-2314 to book an estimate.
For a free, no-hassle written quote on air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or a full HVAC clean in Corte Madera, call Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning at (737) 727-2314. A live person answers, the price is handed to you before any work begins, and every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Corte Madera Customers Say
"Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J."Cleaning plus HVAC coil clean. Tech texted when he was ten minutes away. No surprises on the price."
- Evan S."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.




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